February 23rd, Beginning of Mardi Gras
Mansfield MO 1970’s – 1990’s
Mardi Gras Cake 1950’s
1 pkg. (18 ½ oz.) Lemon cake mix
1 can. 30 oz size Del Monte Fruit Cocktail
½ c. Oleo
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 cup water
Drain cocktail, reserve 1/3 c. syrup. Melt oleo in 13×9 in. pan, add sugar, arrange fruit in sugar mixture. Prepare cake mix as directed using 1 c. water & 1/3 c. syrup. Spread over fruit. Bake 350degrees 40-50 minutes (or till done)
Cool 5 min. invert into large serving dish.

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